CTC Common Standard 4 Continuous Improvement

The education unit develops and implements a comprehensive continuous improvement process at both the unit level and within each of its programs that identifies program and unit effectiveness and makes appropriate modifications based on findings.

The education unit and its programs regularly assess their effectiveness in relation to the course of study offered, fieldwork and clinical practice, and support services for candidates.

Both the unit and its programs regularly and systematically collect, analyze, and use candidate and program completer data as well as data reflecting the effectiveness of unit operations to improve programs and their services. The continuous improvement process includes multiple sources of data including 1) the extent to which candidates are prepared to enter professional practice; and 2) feedback from key stakeholders such as employers and community partners about the quality of the preparation.

Program faculty in the Department of Advanced Educational Studies and the Department of Teacher Education meet on a regular basis to evaluate programs and recommend curricular changes to the SSE Curriculum Committee and monitor and review assessment activities.

Each program analyzes their data on an annual basis to plan program improvement foci. Programs share data through multiple internal committees such as the SSE Education Council, Credential Office committee, and the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) committee. Credential office staff meet monthly with department chairs, directors, and administrators to keep clear lines of communication open between all groups. Information is also regularly shared with faculty in the school during the Deans鈥� Advisory Council, which has representation from the EPP through department chairpersons.

Advisory and residency partner leadership are provided unit and program level data and participate in providing feedback and guidance regarding program improvement efforts. Please see Common Standard 1, element 3.

Multi-year Assessment Cycle Schedules